O Holy Night
Embrace the Divine Message: O Holy Night's Profound Meaning
Lyrics
O Holy Night!
Expression of reverence and awe for the sacred night.
The stars are brightly shining
Describing the brightness of the stars, setting the scene.
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
Emphasis on the significance of this night as the birth of the beloved Savior.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Highlighting the prolonged period of the world in sin and error, longing for redemption.
Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
The soul finding its value and purpose upon the arrival of the Savior.
c thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices
A sense of excitement and rejuvenation for the tired soul due to the hope brought by the Savior's birth.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
An anticipation of a new and splendid morning breaking forth.
Fall on your knees
Invitation to show reverence and submission in the presence of this divine event.
Oh hear the angel voices
Encouragement to listen to the angelic voices announcing this holy night.
Oh night divine
Declaring the night as divine, marking the birth of Christ.
Oh night when Christ was born
Reiteration of the divine nature of the night of Christ's birth.
Oh night divine
Repetition emphasizing the divine nature of the night.
Oh night divine
Repeating the emphasis on the divinity of this significant night.
Truly He taught us to love one another
Recognition of Christ's teaching about the importance of loving one another.
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Explanation of Christ's teachings centered on love and peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
Promise of liberation from chains, symbolizing freedom from bondage, including social injustice.
cnd in His name all oppression shall cease
Belief in the cessation of oppression through the power and authority of Christ.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Celebrating with joyful hymns, expressing gratitude for Christ's birth.
Let all within us praise His holy name
Encouragement for all to praise the sacred name of Christ within their hearts.
Fall on your knees
Repeated invitation to kneel in reverence and awe.
Oh hear the angel voices
Encouragement to heed the angelic proclamation on this divine night.
Oh night divine
Reiteration of the divine nature of the night of Christ's birth.
Oh night when Christ was born
Repeating the declaration of the divine nature of the night of Christ's birth.
Oh night divine
Repeating the emphasis on the divinity of this significant night.
Oh night divine
Reiteration of the divine nature of the night of Christ's birth.
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